PETER HENDERSON & CO. 'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 48 



NEW EAELY TOMATO. Little Gem. 

 It is claimed that this new variety is the earliest in cultivation. It is 

 described as being an abundant bearer, being loaded down with bright red 

 fruit of medium size, round and of uniform shape, ranging from 4 to 6 inches 

 in circumference. 



Price, 25 cents per packet ; 5 packets for $1.00. 



THE BUTMAN SGtUASH. 



This new Squash is very distinct in color from any other kind, being a 

 bright grass-green intermixed with white. In size and productiveness, it re- 

 sembles the Hubbard ; it has a thick shell, and is thick meated. The color of 

 the flesh is quite striking, being of a light salmon and lemon color combined. 



It is very fine grained and smooth to the palate. It is remarkably dry, 

 sweet, and delicious, being entirely free from the pumpkin-like flavor occasion- 

 ally found in the Hubbard, while it does not grow so stringy on the inner 

 portion of the flesh, as is usually the case with that fine variety late in the sea- 

 son. It is unquestionably a fine variety. 



Per packet, 10 cents; per ounce, 20 cents; per £ lb. 60 cents; per lb. $2.00. 



PRINGLE'S HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED. 



This seed is the result of the most careful hybridization of the best new 

 and old varieties now in cultivation, and will, without doubt, produce new va- 

 rieties of Potatoes equal, if not superior, to those already existing Mr. Prin- 

 gle is well known as the raiser of those incomparably fine varieties, the Snow- 

 flake and Alpha, and many other valuable kinds, including the Ruby, offered 

 beloiv. We append directions for sowing the seed : 



Sow under glass in very gentle heat, about the first of April ; partially 

 shade from the sunlight ; if the plants begin to crowd, transplant to give them 

 ample room ; when danger from frost is over, set them in the open ground, 

 giving them the full space usually allowed to potatoes. With this treatment 

 they will, with good attention, attain to full size and maturity the first year. 



Per packet, containing 25 seeds, 50 cents ; five packets $2.00. 



RUBY POTATO. (Pringle). 



A new red kidney-shaped Potato of excellent promise, a cross between the 

 Early Pose and White Peachblow. The flesh is white, fine grained, firm, and 

 of excellent flavor. It is believed to combine in a rare manner, the good points 

 of its parents, being as early and equally productive as the Early Pose, and 

 possessing all the good traits of the Peachblows, with none of their faults. 



Price. — Per pound, 75 cents; three pounds to one address, $2 ; by mail, prepaid. By express 

 or freight, charges paid by the purchaser, 1 peck $2; £ bushel, $3; 1 bushel, $5; per barrel, $10. 



